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Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Cheerful Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

These Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Granulated
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Finely chopped and well-drained
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add flour to the mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips, if using.
  5. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cherries are well-drained to avoid sogginess. Use room temperature butter for best results.

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